“Black-Belt Putin Dominates Olympic Judokas with Impressive Throws”

Watch as Russian President Vladimir Putin, a judo black belt, hits the mat in Sochi with members of the national judo team. He confidently executes a series of powerful throws—only to be bested by a skilled female judoka in an unexpected twist.

This exclusive demonstration comes after high-level talks on Syria with Turkey and Iran. It shows not just diplomatic muscle, but physical prowess too. Despite injuring his finger during the session, Putin presses on to complete the training round. A rare glimpse into the athletic side of a world leader.

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